Friday, October 31, 2014

JAI 238 Just add a sketch

Hello there,my card today was all about creating a dusky/dawn standing on the beach feel. Which turns out to be very appropriate as the kids and I went swimming a couple of times last weekend. Not at dawn I might although my beloved little munchkins did wake me up at dawn - urgh! Anyway this week the challenge at Just Add Ink is to Just Add a Sketch - here it is.

Even though I designed the sketch I decided to turn it 90 degrees - go figure - lol!

I wanted the chevron embossing to be graduated so rather than running the whole panel through my BigShot I pulled out my rolling pin and started at the top of the folder with lots of pressure then decreased the pressure the further I went down. However, the watercolour panel was intended to be the star - super simple to do with re inkers and a little water - and lots of fun too. The final touch was to emboss that wonderful big sunburst. I'm hoping you'll find this sketch fun and very versatile too - hope you can join in the fun at JAI this week. Don't forget to check out the rest of the DT too for lots of wonderful inspiration!Thanks for visiting,KimRecipe: All SU! unless noted otherwiseStamps: Kinda Eclectic, AfterthoughtsCardstock: Island Indigo, Crushed Curry, Whisper WhiteInk: Island Indigo, Bermuda Bay, Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, VersamarkAccessories: Chevron embossing folder, Watercolour paper, Crushed Curry and White embossing powder, Doubled sided tape (X Press), Dimensionals

AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING!!! My oh My Kim this card is gorgeous!! I TOTALLY LOVE the watercolour sky and the sun and the sky and the sky and the.... WOW!!!! Super creative you are dear lady!!Smiles Sharnee :)

This is such a stunning card Kim. Absolutely love your chosen colours for water colouring and such a clever idea to use a rolling pin to give a graduated embossed effect - must try that. Just divine! xox

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My name is Kim, I have been stamping and scrapbooking since 2006. I'm married to a great guy and have two lovely children, Miss 12 and Mr 9. We also share our house with two burmese cats. I joined Stampin' Up! as an Independent Demonstrator in May 2009.